CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF SITE FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The most important aspects to be considered for residential building is selection of good site.

Sites which contains soils of low bearing capacity influence the cost of building since they require costly foundations.There are some factors which influence the selection of site are follows:

1. The soil of site should have good bearing capacity. Hard strata should be available at reasonable depth, around 1.2m to1.5m depth from ground level.
2. The site should be on elevated ground.It should have slope towards front street to afford good facility of drainage.
3. Sites nearer to ponds ,pools of water,water logged areas must be avoided as they remain in damp condition .
4. Sites near to high voltage power transmission lines are avoided.The orienr
5. Sites very nearer to big shopping complexes , markets,railway station,air port are avoided
6. The surrounding of site should be pleasing & calm.
7. The orientation of site should be such that it receives natural light and air in plenty.
8. The location of site is such that the common facilities like school, transportation, medical facilities etc are within reasonable range.
9. Sites in developed colonies should be preferred.
10. The layout of the colony should be approved by local authorities. This will help in getting essential facilities like water , drainage ,electricity,telephone connection etc easily.